Wessex Regiment

[Neil1689]

Good afternoon, just a couple of questions about the Wessex Regiment.
Were any cap badges for this regiment made by Smith and Wright? I have examples of all the other makers.
Does any one have a photo of the 2nd Battalion shoulder titles with blue enamel. I believe Kipling and King mentions them but I have never seen a pair. Great site, have spent hours having a look about. If you can help I would be very pleased to hear from you. Neil

[bobanodised]

Will this help?

[49lassiepen]

Neil posted some Wessex in new album for short time no smith and Wright but will check head dress later. I believe that Bruce R has a pair of blue enamel S/t. For all things Wessex Bruce is the man
David

[Neil1689]

Thanks very much for your reply's. You have also answered a question I had about the officers beret badge of C Company 2 Wessex as there is one in the album. How do I get in touch with Bruce? Many thanks again, Neil

[49lassiepen]

Neil I''ll see bruce in a couple of weeks I will ask if he is happy to give out his details I was present at the disbanding /final parade of 1 Wessex and took a number of photos One item was the R P brassard -blue brassard yellow R and P wyvern between R and P I would assume 2 Wessex was the same but with green brassard ???? All my 2 Wessex items come from a major at H Q following disbandment
David

[Neil1689]

David thanks for your reply. I was at Newbury with C Company 1 Wessex before it transferred to 2 Wessex as D Company. Am collecting everything and anything to do with both Battalions. Spent an afternoon in Brock barracks recently photographing all they have there, which is quite a lot. More than happy to share my finding with you or anyone with same interest. If you could pass on my details to Bruce it would be much appreciated. Neil